About the Company: Our Client is a leading capital goods company specialising in infrastructure development, electrical equipment and solutions with a strong presence in manufacturing. They are committed to driving operational excellence and innovation while nurturing a high-performance culture that supports their growth ambitions. Success Criteria in role: Ability to influence, manage and navigate senior business stakeholders Ability to read the complex leadership environment and drive the people strategy Deep understanding of manufacturing practices, to design people process around the same Role Summary: The Client is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead the HR function and partner closely with business leaders to drive people strategy aligned with the Group’s growth and operational goals. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in manufacturing environments, be conceptually strong, and possess proven leadership and influencing capabilities. This role demands agility, business acumen, and a growth mindset to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and manufacturing excellence goals. Manufacturing HR Expertise: Drive HR initiatives specifically tailored for manufacturing operations, including labour relations, workforce planning, safety culture, and skill development. Talent Acquisition & Development: Build and lead programs for attracting, developing, and retaining talent critical to manufacturing and engineering functions. Performance & Leadership Development: Implement performance management systems and leadership development programs that enhance operational efficiency and cultivate future leaders. Employee Engagement & Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing sites. Change Management & Agility: Lead organizational change initiatives to support growth, innovation, and operational transformations. Compliance & HR Operations: Ensure adherence to labour laws, health & safety standards, and company policies across manufacturing locations. Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, using HR analytics and insights to drive informed decision-making. Candidate Profile: Experience: 15-20 years in HR roles with substantial exposure to manufacturing industries. Experience in capital goods or engineering firms preferred. MBA in HR from a reputed institution Education: MBA in Human Resources from a reputed institution. Skills & Competencies: Strong conceptual understanding of HR frameworks and business integration Proven leadership and influencing skills at senior management levels Agile, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to drive change in a complex manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with labour relations, industrial safety, and workforce planning in manufacturing setups Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Company Description: PGC is a boutique consulting firm operating in the area of Business Transformation. We offer a unique integrated service of Search & selection, Assessment & Transition coaching (S-A-T) for CXO level hiring. We operate through a 12-15 months of engagement with our clients for each CXO level hiring, as we take the responsibility to not only find a suitable candidate but also ensure they transition into their roles effectively and become successful. We are vested in both our client & the candidates success. Role & Responsibilities: The Executive Search Consultant will be responsible for identifying, sourcing and recruiting top-level executives. Responsible for conducting competency based interviews and assessing candidates' suitability for executive roles. Administering psychometric assessments to the candidate, interpreting the report and creating a summary report for submission to the Client. Day-to-day tasks such as consulting with clients to understand their needs, providing timely updates on the progress on hiring, sharing reports, maintaining client confidentiality, and managing the end-to-end search process. Working with PGC's internal stakeholders to identify and appoint a Transition Coach for the candidate, facilitating chemistry meetings between the Coach & Candidate, facilitating the transition coaching process over 6-12 months and eventual seamless integration of executives into their role and culture of the Client organisation. Qualifications Strong Interpersonal Communication and Communication skills Proficiency in Interviewing techniques and assessing candidates Strong planning, follow-up and relentless execution skills Excellent client management skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams Prior experience in executive search is a must